Last Friday night, at a presentation diner event held at the Lowry Hotel, Eccles RFC brought home the big prize as 2019 “CLUB OF THE YEAR” at the 19th Annual SALFORD SPORTS AWARDS.
The award, presented to Eccles RFC by Everest Mountaineer Kenton Cool, was achieved for our club's impact in the last 12 months and our commitment to community, development and inclusivity.
This prestigious recognition was made possible by the hard work and dedicated efforts of our club's volunteers last season, so a big pat on the back to all involved in keeping our mens, ladies, colts, girls, junior and mini teams playing and enjoying rugby, both on and off the pitch.
Our double League and Plate winning U18 Senior Colts were also nominated for “Junior Team of The Year” but lost out on the night to the Salford Harriers U17 Girls team. "Senior Team of The Year" was awarded to Cadishead Rhinos ARLFC and "Volunteer" and "Coach of the Year" awards went to Winton Wanderers FC.
Eccles RFC will now move forward to represent Salford at the Greater Manchester Sports Awards to be held at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, on 15th November.
And that's not all the surprising praise we've received this month. The 2019 MANCHESTER PRESTIGE AWARDS have also awarded Eccles RFC 'RUGBY CLUB OF THE YEAR'! Corportate LiveWire, sponsors of the National Presitige Awards, believed our club's approach to marketing, branding and growth deserved recognition.
We don't do what we do at Eccles RFC to win awards, but do we appreciate the accolades when they come.
A club so good they dubbed us twice!
